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Sharon Lee Reading Order

16 series ยท 113 books ยท Born 1952

Sharon Lee is a prolific author known for her engaging science fiction and fantasy narratives. With 113 books spread across 16 series, including the popular Liaden Universe and Archers Beach, she has captivated readers since her debut in 1987. Her most notable works include the Liaden Universe series and the Adventures In The Liaden Universe collections, showcasing her talent for immersive storytelling.

Adventures In The Liaden Universe Series

Ongoing

36 books (1995โ€“2025)

Start with Two Tales of Korval, the first of 36 books in the Adventures In The Liaden Universe series.

#Title
1
Two Tales of Korval
2
Fellow Travelers
3
4
Certain Symmetry
5
6
Loose Cannon
7
Trading in Futures
8
Shadows and Shades
9
Cover of Quiet Knives
Quiet Knives
10
With Stars Underfoot
11
Cover of Necessary Evils
Necessary Evils
12
13
14
15
16
Cover of Halfling Moon
Halfling Moon
17
18
19
Legacy Systems
20
Cover of Moon's Honor
Moon's Honor
21
Cover of Technical Details
Technical Details
22
Cover of Sleeping with the Enemy
Sleeping with the Enemy
23
Change Management
24
25
Cover of Due Diligence
Due Diligence
26
Cover of Heirs to Trouble
Heirs to Trouble
27
Cover of Degrees of Separation
Degrees of Separation
28
Cover of Fortune's Favors
Fortune's Favors
29
Cover of Shout of Honor
Shout of Honor
30
Ambient Conditions
31
Cover of The Gate that Locks the Tree
The Gate that Locks the Tree
32
33
34
Change State
35
From Every Storm
36
Civilized Behavior

Anthologies Series

Complete

8 books (2000โ€“2019)

Start with Such a Pretty Face: Tales of Power and Abundance, the first of 8 books in the Anthologies series.

#Title
1
Cover of Such a Pretty Face: Tales of Power and Abundance
Such a Pretty Face: Tales of Power and Abundance
2
Cover of Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian
Stars: Original Stories Based on the Songs of Janis Ian
3
4
Fantastic Stories of the Imagination
5
Warrior Women
6
Cover of The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF Volume 3
The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF Volume 3
7
Infinite Stars
8
Release the Virgins

Archers Beach Series

Complete

6 books (2010โ€“2016)

Start with Carousel Tides, the first of 6 books in the Archers Beach series.

#Title
1
Cover of Carousel Tides
Carousel Tides
2
3
Cover of Carousel Seas
Carousel Seas
4
Cover of Carousel Sun
Carousel Sun
5
The Gift of Magic
6

Beneath Strange Skies Series

Complete

1 book (2005โ€“2005)

#Title
1
Cover of Sword of Orion
Sword of Orion

Duainfey Series

Complete

2 books (2008โ€“2009)

Start with Duainfey and read in order.

Gem Ser'Edreth Series

Complete

1 book (2003โ€“2003)

#Title
1
Cover of The Tomorrow Log
The Tomorrow Log

Jennifer Pierce Series

Complete

2 books (2002โ€“2006)

Start with Barnburner and read in order.

#Title
1
2

Liaden Universe Series

Ongoing

27 books (1988โ€“2025)

Start with Agent of Change, the first of 27 books in the Liaden Universe series.

#Title
1
Cover of Agent of Change
Agent of Change
2
Cover of Conflict of Honors
Conflict of Honors
3
4
5
6
Cover of Local Custom
Local Custom
7
Cover of Scout's Progress
Scout's Progress
8
Balance of Trade
9
Cover of Crystal Soldier
Crystal Soldier
10
Cover of Crystal Dragon
Crystal Dragon
11
12
Cover of Mouse and Dragon
Mouse and Dragon
13
14
15
16
Cover of Necessity's Child
Necessity's Child
17
Cover of Trade Secret
Trade Secret
18
Cover of Dragon in Exile
Dragon in Exile
19
Cover of Alliance of Equals
Alliance of Equals
20
Cover of The Gathering Edge
The Gathering Edge
21
22
Cover of Accepting the Lance
Accepting the Lance
23
Cover of Trader's Leap
Trader's Leap
24
25
Salvage Right
26
Cover of Ribbon Dance
Ribbon Dance
27
Diviner's Bow

Liaden Universe Collections Series

Ongoing

9 books (2005โ€“2026)

Start with Liaden Universe Companion, Volume One, the first of 9 books in the Liaden Universe Collections series.

#Title
1
Cover of Liaden Universe Companion, Volume One
Liaden Universe Companion, Volume One
2
Cover of Liaden Universe Companion, Volume Two
Liaden Universe Companion, Volume Two
3
Cover of The Cat's Job
The Cat's Job
4
Cover of A Liaden Universe Constellation, Volume I
A Liaden Universe Constellation, Volume I
5
Cover of A Liaden Universe Constellation, Volume II
A Liaden Universe Constellation, Volume II
6
Cover of A Liaden Universe Constellation, Volume III
A Liaden Universe Constellation, Volume III
7
Cover of A Liaden Universe Constellation, Volume IV
A Liaden Universe Constellation, Volume IV
8
A Liaden Universe Constellation, Volume V
9
A Liaden Universeยฎ Constellation Volume VI

Non-Fiction Series

Complete

1 book (2012โ€“2012)

#Title
1
Writing Neep

Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

2 books (2012โ€“2012)

Start with Reflections on Tinsori Light(With: Steve Miller) and read in order.

#Title
1
Reflections on Tinsori Light(With: Steve Miller)
2
The Day They Brought the Bears to Belfast

Short Story Collections Series

Ongoing

8 books (1987โ€“2024)

Start with The Naming of Kinzel(With: Steve Miller), the first of 8 books in the Short Story Collections series.

#Title
1
The Naming of Kinzel(With: Steve Miller)
2
Cover of Master Walk(With: Steve Miller)
Master Walk(With: Steve Miller)
3
Cover of Calamity's Child(With: Steve Miller)
Calamity's Child(With: Steve Miller)
4
Cover of Double Vision(With: Steve Miller)
Double Vision(With: Steve Miller)
5
Endeavors of Will
6
7
Variations Three
8
Sea Wrack and Changewind

Splinter Universe Presents Series

Complete

2 books (2020โ€“2020)

Start with Splinter Universe Presents! and read in order.

#Title
1
Cover of Splinter Universe Presents!
Splinter Universe Presents!
2
Splinter Universe Presents!: The Wrong Lance

Steve Miller Short Stories/Novellas Series

Complete

1 book (2012โ€“2012)

#Title
1
Reflections on Tinsori Light(With: Steve Miller)

Steve Miller Short Story Collections Series

Complete

6 books (1987โ€“2011)

Start with The Naming of Kinzel(With: Steve Miller), the first of 6 books in the Steve Miller Short Story Collections series.

#Title
1
The Naming of Kinzel(With: Steve Miller)
2
Cover of Master Walk(With: Steve Miller)
Master Walk(With: Steve Miller)
3
Cover of Calamity's Child(With: Steve Miller)
Calamity's Child(With: Steve Miller)
4
Cover of Double Vision(With: Steve Miller)
Double Vision(With: Steve Miller)
5
Chariot to the Stars(By: Steve Miller)
6
TimeRags II(By: Steve Miller)

The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF Series

Complete

1 book (2016โ€“2016)

#Title
1
The Year's Best Military & Adventure SF 2015(By: Brendan DuBois,David Weber,Seth Dickinson,Brian Dolton,Sarah Pinsker,Brad R. Torgersen,Hank Davis,David Afsharirad,Claudine Griggs,Andrea M. Pawley,Eric Leif Davin)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many books has Sharon Lee written?
Sharon Lee has written 113 books across 16 series. Their published works span from 1987 to 2026.
What is the first book in each Sharon Lee series?
Here are the first books in Sharon Lee's series: Adventures In The Liaden Universe: Two Tales of Korval; Anthologies: Such a Pretty Face: Tales of Power and Abundance; Archers Beach: Carousel Tides; Duainfey: Duainfey; Jennifer Pierce: Barnburner.
What order should I read Sharon Lee's books?
We recommend reading Sharon Lee's series in publication order. Each series can be read independently.
Is Sharon Lee still writing new books?
Yes, Sharon Lee has 4 ongoing series: Adventures In The Liaden Universe, Liaden Universe, Liaden Universe Collections, Short Story Collections.

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